Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dover, NH rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,385/month in July 2025.
Compared to national trends
Dover runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 86 across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Dover sit around $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,738/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,195/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,225/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range most renters encounter in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Dover rose 17.3% year over year, which contrasts with the citywide decline. This segment's increase is 22.9 percentage points above the overall market trend, indicating a different trend for larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$2,100/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, NH
Average rent prices in Dover have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dover, NH
Rent prices in Dover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $2,037, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  4% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,737 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $3,225 | 7% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,037 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 6% | 29% | |
Houses | $3,050 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,037
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
29%
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dover, NH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Dover, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dover and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dover
11%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NH is 4% higher than the median rent in Alton, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%$2,150
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10%$2,200
3%$2,800
11%$1,995
12%$1,665
3%$1,995
3%$2,200
18%Discover rentals in Dover, NH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
15 Back River Rd #19, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
5052 Ham St #50C, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
2 Hancock St #A, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
815 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
21 Stocklan Cir, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
50 Pointe Pl, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dover
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
4d ago
42 Maple St, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
7h ago
15 Mechanic St, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1 Regent Dr, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
488 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
42 Maple St, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 Dunns Bridge Ln, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,150
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
50 Cocheco St #2, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
6h ago
386 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dover, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Dover rental market.
How much is rent in Dover?
The average rent in Dover is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?
To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dover?
February offers the best rental deals in Dover, with prices running about 13% lower than July's peak summer rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).